Jumbleberry Fields Is Now Live!
We had a big update this week which added some great new content, including two new games and a bunch of new items. Polarberry Jam has been very popular this week, and now you can begin to collect berries in Jumbleberry Fields, our new Daily Activity! You can read more about this new Daily Activity in our preview post, but feel free to jump into Webkinz World to play the game now, and check back into Webkinz World each day for another chance to play Jumbleberry Fields!
The Webkinz Jr. Gift Book has Arrived!
The Webkinz Jr. Gift Book is finally here! To see the Gift Book, just visit your playroom. Click on the Gift Book and pick the gift you’d like Santakinz to bring you. Click the checkmark when you’ve made your choice, and your letter to Santakinz will be sent. Log into Webkinz Jr. on Christmas day to open your gift! You’re sure to have a happy holiday in our neighborhood!
Coming Soon: New Zumbuddies!
There are many beautiful areas of Webkinz World, but perhaps no one place is as pretty as Zumwhere. High in the clouds, the land of Zums is a magical place to explore, and the Zumbuddies plush are some of the cutest around. That’s why we’re so excited to announce a brand new set of Zumbuddies for the new year. You can visit Zumwhere to snap pictures of Zums to gain KinzCash and special prizes. Adopt Zumbuddy from the physical plushie, and you’ll receive access to My Zumwhere with a digital version of your Zum complete with its own room and items, a bundle of Zummies to spend in the Z shop, and a Zumbuddy which follows around your Webkinz pets. Each Zum has a different personality, and as you adopt more, they will begin to interact with and befriend one another! The new set of Zumbuddies includes Zoro, a Zippy Zum; Zami, a Bratty Zum; Zype, a Tricky Zum; Zane, a Lazy Zum; Zuzu, a Giggly Zum; and Zip, a Peeking Zum. Watch out for the new Zumbuddies in February 2010!
Christmas Countdown: On The Sixth Day of Christmas…
The Christmas Countdown continues! Each day, we’ll unveil a new line in our adaptation of the Christmas classic “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” which will reveal what present Ms. Birdy will be giving away in the Clubhouse for the following day is. Today, we continue with a timeless toy that continues to tickle the fancy of tots year after year: On the sixth day of Christmas, Ms. Birdy gave to me A timeless Kinzville Station Train Set, A heart-warming Hanging Mistletoe, A group of Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies, A rocking Rubber Ducky Toy, A set of Magic W White Socks, And a plate full of Pudding (Figgy)! Saturday’s present is a timeless Kinzville Station Train Set! Choo Choo! Visit Ms. Birdy in the Clubhouse tomorrow to claim your prize, and be sure to check back every day here on Webkinz Newz over the next few days to find out what the next present is. Happy Holidays!
Feedback Friday: What would you like to see in Zumwhere?
Welcome to the weekly edition of Feedback Friday, a new weekly feature where we ask a question and look to our wonderful Webkinz members for answers that we will use to make Webkinz World better. This is your chance to influence the way that Webkinz World evolves! This week, our question revolves around Zumwhere. Earlier today we revealed a set of 6 new Zumbuddies that will be coming to stores in the new year. Zumwhere is one of the most beautiful areas in Webkinz World, and there’s plenty to see and do there, from snapping pictures of Zums to playing with them in their rooms like you would Webkinz. This week’s question is… What would you like to see in Zumwhere? Is there anything you would add to Zumwhere? Anything you would improve? Ideas for new Zumbuddies? We’re excited to hear your thoughts, and we’ll be reading all the comments about Zumwhere (make sure your comment is about Zumwhere!) to find out what the community wants. Let your voice be heard by commenting now!
Update: What’s New in Webkinz World
We’ve got a big Webkinz World update today, with a bunch of brand new features and items. Here’s some of the fresh content new to Webkinz World today: Jumbleberry Fields: Our new Daily Activity is a game of chance and strategy in which players spin a set of dice in order to collect different berries. Exchange berries for set prizes or feed them to your pets for a chance to win a rare prize! Polarberry Jam: Help Inukshuk navigate a set of mazes in the search for delicious polarberries while avoiding the mischevious Yetis in our newest addition to the Webkinz Arcade. New Items: Along with the Jumbleberry Fields and Polarberry Jam come more than 50 brand new items that players can win as rewards from the games. A host of other new items have been added, as well! Keep your eyes peeled here on Webkinz Newz and on the Kinzville Times newspaper in Webkinz World for even more details about the new content in the coming days. What do you think of this new update? Are you excited to play the two new games? Let us know in the comments!
January’s Birthstone Pet: Garnet Rover
Red is one of the strongest colors of the Christmas season, and we’ll be seeing more of it this coming January with the new Birthstone Pet, the Garnet Rover. Delightfully red with a gentle smile and a big heart, you’ll simply fall head over heels with this vibrant pooch! The Garnet Rover comes with a Birthstone Snowcone and a Garnet Gift Box which includes a Garnet Desk, Garnet Desk Chair, and a Garnet Poster. As with our other Birthstone pets, the Garnet Rover will be available every day on the Ganz eStore in the month of January, from the 1st until the 31st. No game of Red Rover will be complete without one!
Coming Soon: Signature Dutch Bunny
Soft to the touch and happy to hop into your arms, the Signature Dutch Bunny is as much fun to hold as it is to play with. You’ll have to mind your vegetables around this one, though, as it loves to hop about its Tulip Garden in search of carrots for some breakfast Boerenkoleslaw. Watch out for the Signature Dutch Bunny, along with the Old English Sheepdog, Tree Kangaroo, and the Beaver, in February 2010!
Christmas Countdown: On The Fifth Day of Christmas…
The Christmas Countdown continues! Each day, we’ll unveil a new line in our adaptation of the Christmas classic “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” which will reveal what present Ms. Birdy will be giving away in the Clubhouse for the following day is. Today, we continue with a bit of fragrant flora for some festive fawning: On the fifth day of Christmas, Ms. Birdy gave to me A heart-warming Hanging Mistletoe, A group of Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies, A rocking Rubber Ducky Toy, A set of Magic W White Socks, And a plate full of Pudding (Figgy)! Friday’s present is a heart-warming Hanging Mistletoe! How romantic! Visit Ms. Birdy in the Clubhouse tomorrow to claim your prize, and be sure to check back every day here on Webkinz Newz over the next few days to find out what the next present is. Happy Holidays!
Rosie’s Bakery is Open for Business!
We’ve got some exciting news from our Webkinz Jr. neighborhood! Rosie (with the help of her husband Burt) has opened a fantastic bakery with a couple of sweet activities! Help Rosie count cookies or bake cakes for her friends—and don’t forget to try the treat she’s baked just for your pet! There will be lots more to do at Rosie’s Bakery in the coming months, so be sure to visit often and see what’s new!
Christmas Contest!
Christmas is approaching, and you’ve already prepared your Christmas list which surely includes plenty of Webkinz pets. The question is: which is your favorite? We want to hear your top ten favorite pets of all time, so we’re having a Christmas Contest! Enter the names of your top ten favorite pets in the fields provide for a chance to win the Christmas Prize Pack (the “Prize”), which includes both a Holiday Tubby Tummies Bear and a Changing Ice Sculpture. Winners will be randomly selected from the pool of entrants who fill out all of the fields correctly. The contest opens at 12:00 am EST on December 19, 2009 and ends at 11:59 am EST on December 20, 2009. For details on how to enter the contest and the official contest rules, and to submit your entry when the contest opens, visit the Contests page. Good luck, and Merry Christmas!
Coming Soon: Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a refined rascal who is always ready to go for a ride in its dashing Double Decker bus. Its loves to feel its shaggy white coat rustling in the wind while wheeling around Webkinz World. The Old Sheepdog comes with a Sheepherders’ Pie and a Double Decker Bus. Watch out for the Old English Sheepdog, along with the Tree Kangaroo and the Beaver, in February 2010!
Why, is that a Snowman in a Snowman Outfit?
What shall we make of this stylish Webkinz Snowman in what appears to be a Snowman Outfit? Snowsky, our model Snowman, says to check the Ganz eStore the Deal-of-The Day on Thursday for a snowy surprise!
Christmas Countdown: On The Fourth Day of Christmas…
The Christmas Countdown continues! Each day, we’ll unveil a new line in our adaptation of the Christmas classic “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” which will reveal what present Ms. Birdy will be giving away in the Clubhouse for the following day is. Today, we continue with a delectable desert enjoyed best with warm milk in the winter season: On the fourth day of Christmas, Ms. Birdy gave to me A group of Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies, A rocking Rubber Ducky Toy, A set of Magic W White Socks, And a plate full of Pudding (Figgy)! Thursday’s present is a group of Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies! Sweet (literally)! Visit Ms. Birdy in the Clubhouse tomorrow to claim your prize, and be sure to check back every day here on Webkinz Newz over the next few days to find out what the next present is. Happy Holidays!
Enjoy The Holidays With Free eStore Points!
Last week, we updated the the Ganz eStore to allow Deluxe Memberships to be purchased as a redeemable code, meaning that you can now give the gift of a Deluxe Membership to another player. To celebrate this brand new feature, we’re giving away 3,000 free eStore Points to all Deluxe Advantage members. On December 21, all Deluxe Advantage members will receive an email with a code that can be redeemed for the free points. The code is only good until December 31st, so be sure to spend them while you can! Even for members that have been playing Webkinz for years, Deluxe Membership is the best way to enjoy Webkinz World. Exclusive activities, rare items, eStore points, and a plethora of account upgrades including a customizable dock, chat bubbles, and more come with the Deluxe Membership. Further details can be found on the eStore website. If you’re not a Deluxe Advantage member, be sure to sign up before December 21st to receive these special free points in addition to all the other benefits that come with Deluxe Membership. If you’re already a Deluxe Advantage member, we hope you enjoy this small gift! Happy Holidays!
